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Update on my $300 1986 TC

Here is a update on my TC. Its come a long way from being a $300 beater.

Engine before
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t97/biggrgivens/new%2086%20TC/engine.jpg
Engine now
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t97/biggrgivens/new%2086%20TC/enginepic413.jpg

TC before
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t97/biggrgivens/new%2086%20TC/tcside.jpg
TC now
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t97/biggrgivens/new%2086%20TC/TCpaintedb.jpg
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t97/biggrgivens/new%2086%20TC/Tcpaintedd.jpg
(Also installed my FMS rear wing)
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t97/biggrgivens/new%2086%20TC/TCbackb.jpg
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t97/biggrgivens/new%2086%20TC/TCback-1.jpg

cant wait to color sand her and make the paint really pop. I also have to install my custom clear corners, clear turn sinals, marchal fogs, and black racing stripes with red accents. Should look SICK!!!
Motorsport FMIC, Boport 1.5, Boblee header, gutted upper, profiled lower, phenolic spacer, Accufab fpr, LA3, Boport stage 3 big valve head, 57 trim/stage III Perfromance Techniques custom turbo, stinger 3" DP and custom 3"exhaust, AEM wideband, custom aluminum carnk pulley, Merkur custom A/C setup, PA performance high output 3G alt, dual oil catcj cans, Motorsport Valve cover,full Motorcraft tune up kit, 22psi of LOCO!!

Update on my $300 1986 TC

Reply #2 –
looking good !!!!!
Fox-less at the moment

Update on my $300 1986 TC

Reply #3 –
Nice work. Looks great. I like the grill, I am planning to do something similar. The wheels look good too. I would love to have your car in the 2012 calendar when you are all done. :)
2005 Subaru WRX STi|daily driver

Update on my $300 1986 TC

Reply #4 –
Great looking car.You've come a long way.I know how it feels.Are you going to re-install the fog lights?
'88 Sport--T-5,MGW shifter,Trick Flow R intake,Ed Curtis cam,Trick Flow heads,Scorpion rockers,75mm Accufab t-body,3G,mini starter,Taurus fan,BBK long tube headers,O/R H-Pipe, Flowamaster Super 44's, deep and deeper Cobra R wheels, Mass Air and 24's,8.8 with 3.73's,140 mph speedo,Mach 1 chin spoiler,SN-95 springs,CHE control arms,aluminum drive shaft and a lot more..

Update on my $300 1986 TC

Reply #5 –
Amazing transformation! I like that rear spoiler as well.

Update on my $300 1986 TC

Reply #6 –
Quote from: vinnietbird;321651
Great looking car.You've come a long way.I know how it feels.Are you going to re-install the fog lights?

Yes, for sure. I just didnt want to re-install them until I do the color sand. I have a nice set with cats on them.Thats also why I didnt take pics from the front.

I am also installing some clear turn lenses, and clear custom corners. If you look close I made custom brushed aluminum door badges too.
Motorsport FMIC, Boport 1.5, Boblee header, gutted upper, profiled lower, phenolic spacer, Accufab fpr, LA3, Boport stage 3 big valve head, 57 trim/stage III Perfromance Techniques custom turbo, stinger 3" DP and custom 3"exhaust, AEM wideband, custom aluminum carnk pulley, Merkur custom A/C setup, PA performance high output 3G alt, dual oil catcj cans, Motorsport Valve cover,full Motorcraft tune up kit, 22psi of LOCO!!

Update on my $300 1986 TC

Reply #7 –
What fuel door are you using on it?
Fox-less at the moment

Update on my $300 1986 TC

Reply #8 –
... If that was a beater before~I dunno what mine is.

Looks freakin' shagy!

You've got the same rear spoiler as me. :eek:
So it's an FMS spoiler? I had no idea what it was, Nor could i find any info on it.
~Project ThunderStorm = '84 Charcoal Thunderbird - First Car - Long Time Work in Progress~
~Project (No Name Yet) = 1970 Plymouth GTX/RR "Clone"~

Update on my $300 1986 TC

Reply #9 –
Quote from: Romeo2k;321671
... If that was a beater before~I dunno what mine is.

Looks freakin' shagy!

You've got the same rear spoiler as me. :eek:
So it's an FMS spoiler? I had no idea what it was, Nor could i find any info on it.


Yes, its an FMS, but I sectioned mine into 3 pieces so that it would fit flush around the body. Its pure urethane so its pretty heavy, but I like it.
Motorsport FMIC, Boport 1.5, Boblee header, gutted upper, profiled lower, phenolic spacer, Accufab fpr, LA3, Boport stage 3 big valve head, 57 trim/stage III Perfromance Techniques custom turbo, stinger 3" DP and custom 3"exhaust, AEM wideband, custom aluminum carnk pulley, Merkur custom A/C setup, PA performance high output 3G alt, dual oil catcj cans, Motorsport Valve cover,full Motorcraft tune up kit, 22psi of LOCO!!

Update on my $300 1986 TC

Reply #10 –
Ah!
So yours was one piece before?

I always thought mine was 3 pieces originally and someone customized it to one piece or something (Just how it looked to me).

Here's a pic:


Ignore the fugly couch, It's on its way outta here this weekened (Hooray!)

But yea, Great work~Looks so good.
Is that ford emblem floating it mid air on the grille? lol.
~Project ThunderStorm = '84 Charcoal Thunderbird - First Car - Long Time Work in Progress~
~Project (No Name Yet) = 1970 Plymouth GTX/RR "Clone"~

Update on my $300 1986 TC

Reply #11 –
Awesome looking transformation!
Beautiful car.

Romeo, glad your ditching the 70's porno couch! lol
1971 Camaro Blown 640ci
1988 T-Top Mustang
1980 Mustang coupe
1988 Thunderbird TurboCoupe
And a purple mini van! :burnout:

Previous Thunderbirds:
1988 Sport

Update on my $300 1986 TC

Reply #12 –
Quote from: Romeo2k;321682
Ah!
So yours was one piece before?

I always thought mine was 3 pieces originally and someone customized it to one piece or something (Just how it looked to me).

Here's a pic:


Ignore the fugly couch, It's on its way outta here this weekened (Hooray!)

But yea, Great work~Looks so good.
Is that ford emblem floating it mid air on the grille? lol.

WHAT!! You still havent installed it!! Heres what yours looks like installed.http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t97/biggrgivens/86%20TC/tbirdwing.jpg
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t97/biggrgivens/86%20TC/tbirdwingb.jpgI was looking all over the place to contact you to buy it back before my car went to paint. LOL!! You got the second version that they made in fiberglass. Yours is a one piece that cant be sectioned, plus it already sits flush. YOU LUCKED OUT because at the time I didnt need the wing because of  my evil exwife trading my other 86 in for $500(long story and painfull) I know you said the wing had found a good home, but living on your couch. That sucks! LOL!! :giggle:

The grille is custom with black mesh. Thats probably why it looks like its floating. I might make a billet style one like this one.
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t97/biggrgivens/86%20TC/tcfront.jpg (wish I could find the fog light covers with the Ford logos.)Anyone know where I can get a set?
Motorsport FMIC, Boport 1.5, Boblee header, gutted upper, profiled lower, phenolic spacer, Accufab fpr, LA3, Boport stage 3 big valve head, 57 trim/stage III Perfromance Techniques custom turbo, stinger 3" DP and custom 3"exhaust, AEM wideband, custom aluminum carnk pulley, Merkur custom A/C setup, PA performance high output 3G alt, dual oil catcj cans, Motorsport Valve cover,full Motorcraft tune up kit, 22psi of LOCO!!

Update on my $300 1986 TC

Reply #13 –
ROFL
Your who i bought it from on ebay eh?!

And dont worry, IT WILL go on my t-bird here at some point.
I've just been swamped with other things~And my pile o' T-Bird parts waiting to go on keeps getting bigger. :(
~Project ThunderStorm = '84 Charcoal Thunderbird - First Car - Long Time Work in Progress~
~Project (No Name Yet) = 1970 Plymouth GTX/RR "Clone"~

Update on my $300 1986 TC

Reply #14 –
Quote from: Romeo2k;321671
... If that was a beater before~I dunno what mine is.

Looks freakin' shagy!

You've got the same rear spoiler as me. :eek:
So it's an FMS spoiler? I had no idea what it was, Nor could i find any info on it.


 It certainly gets me excited with antition for when I get new paint on mine!